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Fall Cookout set for Sept. 12

Enjoy meeting new freshmen, new parents and supporting Mundelein High School!

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Financial Aid Night set for Sept. 12

Mundelein High School will hold a Financial Aid Night presentation Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in Spanish and at 7:30 p.m. in English. All aspects of the financial aid process will be discussed including scholarships and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A separate FAFSA completion workshop will be held in October. “This one time annual event is for students and parents,” said Andrea Rusk, College Counselor at MHS. “We strongly encourage all seniors to attend.”

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College Planning Nights Sept. 4,5 at MHS

Mundelein High School’s Guidance Department will host College Planning Nights in English, Wednesday, Sept. 4 and in Spanish, Thursday, Sept. 5 each beginning at 7 p.m. While the event targets seniors, students and families of all grade levels are welcome to attend the free presentation. MHS College Counselor Andrea Rusk will provide information about the college planning resources available at the high school for students and their families. Following that, Angie Cooksy, director of undergradua

Mr. Meier with Anthony Kroll, Larry Calhoun and Kevin Myers

Theatre Director presented with highest honor

Jonathan Meier, director of Mundelein Theatre at Mundelein High School, was recently presented with the Illinois Theatre Association’s (ITA) 2019 Award of Honor. The organization’s highest honor, the award was presented as part of the Illinois Theatre Association’s Annual Red Carpet Gala, held at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook. “I don’t know if I was more honored or shocked when I received the notification. The Illinois Theatre Asso

MHS hosts retirees for tours, meetings and breakfast

Mundelein High School welcomed a number of retirees back to MHS on August 22 to spend time together and share experiences. Hosted by Social Studies Teacher Jesse Piland and coordinated by English Teacher Mike Dayton, the event was overwhelmingly supported by the staff.

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Congressman Schneider to host 2020 Census Forum

Please join Congressman Brad Schneider for a community briefing about the 2020 Census. Monday, August 26, 6 pm at Washington Elementary School, Mundelein Attendees will learn about best practices for ensuring everyone is counted so that all communities receive fair representation. This event is free and open to the public. Due to limited space, we ask that guests register in advance. Questions? Contact Rep. Schneider's office at (847) 383-4870. For registration, follow this link: https:/

Mundelein Theatre announces 2019-2020 season

In their continuing effort to bring interesting and diverse literature to the students of Mundelein High School and the Mundelein community, Mundelein Theatre has announced their theatre offerings for the 2019-20 school year. As always, the season will start with the An Evening of Student Directed One Acts. This year ten different MHS seniors will have the opportunity to direct their own short plays. The plays will be performed on September 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. The New Faces production will

MHS to host scrimmages and Back to School Bash

Mundelein High School’s Student Leadership organization will welcome all students back to school on Friday, Aug. 23 with scrimmages and a carnival. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with scrimmages by girls volleyball, boys soccer and football. Also performing during that time will be the dance team, cheer team and marching band. The public is invited to attend any of these activities; however, only students may attend the Back to School Bash set for 7 to 9 p.m. Cost of admission to the Bash wil

Staff members from both districts take part in a "Brady Bunch" skit

Historic beginning to 2019-2020 school year

There was a very different look to the opening of school on Monday, August 12 as all staff members from both Districts 75 and 120 joined together for the day. As Shared Services begins, staffs from both districts will be working together in a number of areas. In addition to a shared superintendent, there are currently other shared services with special education, technology, transportation, human resources, parts of the business office and buildings/gr

Personnel from one of the booths at the Healthfair

July 30 Health Fair a huge success

Total number of students served (physical, vaccines, dental): 267 Of those 267 students: · 242 received a physical exam · 177 received vaccines · 125 received a dental exam Families also shopped at the free clothing/food drive, were able to meet with experts from seven local organizations, and get their faces painted by two very talented ladies. American Dream Realty generously gave out 200 backpacks and school supplies as well. "Jan Swanston and I a